Description
Arguably one of the greatest musicians and composers in the history of Jazz, Charlie Mingus was a bassist, pianist, composer, arranger and band leader. Before finding fame in his own right, he played with many of the world’s greatest musicians as a sideman. This set features him playing on sides from Russell Jacquet, Howard McGhee, Ernie Andrews, Dinah Washington, Lionel Hampton, Oscar Pettiford, Charlie Parker, Quincy Jones & Duke Ellington as well as early studio bands of his own. The original 78’s of many of these sides are extremely rare and many have not been re-issued until now. This set is a must for jazz fans and a tribute to Mingus’s artistry and versatility.
Track List
- Penny’s Worth of Boogie – Russell Jacquet and Orchestra
- Deep Meditation – Howard McGhee Sextet
- Swingin’ An Echo – Charles Mingus Sextette
- Ladies Lullaby – the Jacque Rabbit
- Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying – Ernie Andrews with Wilbert Baranco Trio
- Baggin’ the Boogie – Bob Mosley and His All Stars
- All or Nothing Blues – Dinah Washington with Lucky Thompson’s All Stars
- Baranco Boogie – Wilbert Baranco and His Rhythm Bombardiers
- On the Sunny Side of the Street – Ivie Anderson and Her All Stars
- Hoggin’ – Howard McGhee and His Orchestra
- G-Ing with Gene – Gene Morris Quintet
- Mingus Fingers (Mingus Fingus) – Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra
- Cherokee – Lionel Hampton and His Sextet
- Spooky Boogie – Curley Hamner and His Orchestra
- Say It Isn’t So – Baron Mingus and His Rhythm
- Move – the Red Norvo Trio
- Jeepers Creepers – Charles Mingus – Spaulding Givens Duo
- I’m Beginning to See the Light – Oscar Pettiford Quartet
- In the Still of the Night – Charlie Parker Quartet with Gil Evans Orchestra
- Shine on Harvest Moon – Sonny Stitt with Johnny Richards’ Orchestra
- What Is This Thing Called Love – J. J. Johnson ; Kai Winding
- Everybody Needs Somebody – Jimmy Scott
- A Sleeping Bee – Quincy Jones and His Orchestra
- When Your Lover Has Gone – Teddy Charles Quartet
- Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams – Jazz Artists Guild
- A Little Max (Aka Parfait) – Duke Ellington
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